Denver to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

814 miles 1310 km · straight line
915.7 miles actual route 1473.7 km · driving distance
16h 15min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Denver from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Denver to Springfield, Illinois is 814 miles (1310 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 915.7 miles, taking about 16h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver and Springfield, Illinois. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denver to Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 15min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 30min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~21h 8min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 271 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM